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How to get fromColombo to Uthukuliby plane, train, ferry or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Colombo to Uthukuli by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Salem, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Salem (SXV)plane plane CMB - SXV
    2. Take the train from Salem Jn to Erode Jntrain train
    6h 27m
    ₹14,374–43,865

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Colombo Fort to Kankesanturaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Erode Jntrain train
    18h 41m
    ₹7,356–12,243

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Kankesanturaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Nagore to Mahabalipurambus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mahabalipuram to Erodebus bus
    22h 46m
    ₹8,756–10,665

  4. Fly to Trichy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trichy International Airport (TRZ)plane plane CMB - TRZ
    2. Take the train from Tiruchchirapali to Erode Jntrain train
    5h 27m
    ₹13,394–70,155

  5. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane CMB - CJB
    2. Take the bus from Chithra Airport to Erodebus bus
    6h 58m
    ₹14,424–25,465

  6. Fly to Kempegowda International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)plane plane CMB - BLR
    2. Take the bus from Kempegowda International Airport to KR Pura stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Krishnarajapurm to Erode Jntrain train
    9h 11m
    ₹12,179–26,435

  7. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Jaffnabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Erode Jntrain train
    22h 48m
    ₹7,420–8,996

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Salem (SXV) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket₹11,390Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Uthukuli, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Uthukuli. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Salem (SXV), take the taxi to Salem Jn, take the train to Erode Jn, then take the taxi to Uthukuli. Alternatively, you can take a train from Colombo Fort to Uthukuli via Kankesanturai, Kankesanturai, Nagapattinam, Nagappattinam, and Erode Jn in around 18h 41m.

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